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TRCP in Your Region The Southeast

From the longleaf pine savannas of the Coastal Plain to the cold trout streams of the southern Appalachians, the Southeast is home to some of North America’s most ecologically rich hunting and fishing country. Bobwhite quail, wild turkeys, whitetail deer, and black bears roam landscapes shaped by fire and water, while largemouth bass, striped bass, and coastal red drum draw anglers to the region’s rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries. Across this deeply outdoor-oriented region, hunting and fishing are not just pastimes — they are a way of life embedded in the culture and economy of the South.

What you can do

Taking action on Southeast issues

Longleaf pine restoration, water quality in the Everglades, and access to private and public lands are central to TRCP's work in the region. We advocate for the conservation programs and land management practices that support bobwhite quail, wild turkeys, and deer, and we work to protect the river flows and coastal estuaries that sustain world-class fishing from the Chesapeake to the Gulf. Our team engages state and federal agencies, private landowners, and conservation partners to advance policies that keep the Southeast's outdoor heritage strong. But we cannot do this work alone — select an issue below to get involved.

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Forage Fish Recovery

The industrial harvest of menhaden is robbing sportfish like striped bass of a critical food source. The most important fish in the sea deserve better management.

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Nature Based Solutions

Healthy habitat can help to slow and reverse the effects of climate change, making the push for conservation and restoration more relevant than ever. Sportsmen and sportswomen are essential to securing these solutions.

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Boots on the Ground

We hire experts who live, work, hunt, and fish in these important landscapes. Our region-based staff intimately understand the issues affecting fish and wildlife habitats across the Southeast's diverse forests, wetlands, and coastal waters. Meet our team below.

TRCP Experts in the Southeast Region

Hunter Brazell

Development Operations and Donor Outreach Associate

Hunter brings experience in both the conservation and museum fundraising fields, most recently serving in a fundraising role with the South Carolina State Museum Foundation. His work focuses on building meaningful relationships and securing support for mission-driven organizations from individuals, corporations, and private foundations. Hunter is a native of South Carolina where he lives with his wife and their young...

Ryan DuLaney

Lower/Middle Mississippi River Representative

Ryan DuLaney joined TRCP as our Lower/Middle Mississippi River Representative in February 2026. Ryan previously served as General Manager at Grindle Slough Farms in Arkansas where, since 2015, he led habitat restoration efforts and managed a comprehensive waterfowl hunting program for Turner Enterprises Inc. In addition to his work at Grindle Slough, Ryan has partnered with conservation-minded landowners across the...